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On the Trail with Isaac Peltz

Isaac Peltz
Canada
Quebec
Pierre Poilievre
Quebec Liberal Party
Quebec Politics
Mark Carney
NDP
Parti Québécois
Montreal
Quebec Constitution
Caq
Conservative Party Of Canada
Palestine
AI In Journalism
Indigenous Rights
Donald Trump
Socialism
Bill 1
Authoritarianism
COP30

We talk about every single major headline in Canada every week, and then we analyse the biggest of them all- never miss a headline. Your one stop shop for all your Canadian news.

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Hosts

Isaac Peltz
Co-host of the main show and host of on-the-trail segments; frequently anchors political discussion and interviews.
Gab
Regular co-host known for banter and policy commentary; often interacts with French-English bilingual discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Super podcast québécois!

    J’aime beaucoup ce podcast. C’est vraiment pertinent dans ma brochette de médias surtout depuis que j’ai décroché des réseaux sociaux. J’aime particulièrement quand c’est Isaac et Gabrielle. Je préférerais que Ludvig (qui se présente rarement en début d’émission) prenne moins de place dans la version francophone et qu’il laisse plus d’espace de parole à Gabrielle et Isaac (faudrait pte faire le calcul de % de parole de chacun.e)?. Merci aussi pour les entrevues bien choisies et longue vie à on ... more

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Carney gave a hesitant, evolving set of responses about whether Canada would participate or send troops, which appeared to appease Trump initially but drew sharp media backlash and exposed perceived incoherence in his international policy stance.
Is Nate Erskine Smith the next leader of the Ontario Liberals?
Q: Are you going to run for the Ontario Liberal leadership?
I'm thinking about it. I am interested in the opportunity to make a difference.
Punk Rock to Fixing Montreal's Chronic Illnesses
Q: Do you want to win?
I don't want to be the mayor of Montreal. I have no aspirations beyond being the counselor for the place that I live in, because I would like the place that I live in to be better.
Punk Rock to Fixing Montreal's Chronic Illnesses
Q: Should they have body cams?
If it works, let's go. I mean, again, there's no option that's not on the table.
Punk Rock to Fixing Montreal's Chronic Illnesses
Q: Should cops exist?
For certain situations, absolutely. There are certain jobs that these people have to be doing, and somebody has to do. But we can imagine we can find better people to be cops.

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A fast-paced Canadian politics and current affairs show with weekly headliner analysis and rapid-fire banter. Hosts cover major national and provincial stories, blending policy context, media critique, and bold opinions. Across episodes, the discussion often centers on Quebec politics, federal dynamics, leadership changes, and the interplay between Canada and international events. The format appears to mix serious policy analysis with accessible conversation, guest-driven interviews, and timely takes on evolving headlines, making it a potential fit for listeners who want both depth and candid discussion. A notable trait is bilingual dynamics and a strong emphasis on timely, globe-spanning context connected to Canadian headlines, which can b... more

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